Article Comments - 2008 Audi R8 vs. 2007 Porsche 911 Turbo

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Article comments for Comparison Test: 2008 Audi R8 vs. 2007 Porsche 911 Turbo - Aside from their six-figure price tags, no two cars could be more different than the new 2008 Audi R8 and the 2007 Porsche 911 Turbo. And yet here we are at the drag strip of the Las Vegas Motor Speedway with a shiny, new example of each. (more)

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#16 of 25 Audi experience by w210 Mar 20, 2007 (4:58 pm)
In Canada, they have also taken away the Audi Advantage and for that reason, I have planned not to buy another one when our current lease on the A6 allroad expires. Based on my experience (I have owned Mecedes, BMW, Porsche, Audi, Volvo, Saab, Honda, etc.), the problem with Audi cars is that their dealership network is not as good as Mercedes and BMW and Audi doesn't stand behind the product like the other two players.
#17 of 25 Re: Audi Quality/Owner Experience [joemama3] by rjlaero Mar 21, 2007 (1:09 pm)
Replying to: joemama3 (Mar 20, 2007 1:12 pm) Porche has done really well in reliablity over the last few years and ranks #1 right now 91 problems per 100 vehicles. The industry average is 124 and Audi rankes 130. BMW is 142 and Mercedes is 139. Land Rover is at the bottom with 204 problems per 100 vehicles. You can buy the 4 year / 50 maintenance package from Audi for less than $600 that covers the 15,25,35,& 45K mile service. The 5k serive is free. Good luck on spending just $600 to keep a Porche runninig for 4 years / 50k miles. Mercedes has taken a real beating in presitge an image with poor quaity cars over the last decade compared to what they once were. And BMW's aren't cheap to maintain either. Audi has vastly improved their quality and image, but can always do better.
#19 of 25 Porsche Turbo reliablity and quality ? by bayareafx45 Jun 23, 2007 (2:12 pm)
Posted in another forum but maybe you all would know. Looking to buy a '07 Porsche Turbo. Wondering about the quality and reliability? Always, wanted to own one but $140,000.00 plus or minus is a lot to spend on a vehicle if it is always going in the shop. Own a Lexus and love it, wondering if I should wait for the new LFA sports car to come out? Heart is with the Porsche Turbo though... P.S.: Just a note for future INFINITI buyers.....buy a Lexus....INFINITI SERVICE IS VERY BAD! I will never buy an Infiniti vehicle again due to their poor service department. Replies to this message: spiritinthesky (Jun 24, 2007 5:03 am) bayareafx45 (Jun 25, 2007 6:08 pm)
#20 of 25 Re: 911 Turb0 [circlew] by chrmdome Jun 23, 2007 (7:45 pm)
Replying to: circlew (Mar 17, 2007 3:56 pm) Greetings: I purchased a new 2006 C2S in Sept 2005. I remember reading a C4 piece and it stated that the C4 was the safest car in the US. Since I live in Southern California, weather is a non-issue, but the other areas of the US with heavy rain and weather that requires a safer car,well, my opinion is that the C4 is a great choice. We Porsche 997 and 996 owners will never test the limits of our cars, PSAM or otherwise, so the little added extra weight is not important, but the extra grip seems an important issue. The Audi converts look great , next car... maybe.. Chromedome, enjoy you cars... Replies to this message: spiritinthesky (Jun 24, 2007 4:56 am)
#21 of 25 Re: 911 Turb0 [chrmdome] by spiritinthesky Jun 24, 2007 (4:56 am)
Replying to: chrmdome (Jun 23, 2007 7:45 pm) Perhpas we are both a bit bipolar. You own a C2S and are advocating the "4". I own a 2007 911 turbo, and, for a non-turbo model, would generally advise going with the "2" model. There is nothing wrong with the "4" models, but I just don't think there is any compelling reason to get one, unless 50% of your dirving is on winding roads in a moderate to heavy rain. That is the ONLY time my AWD has shifted power to the front wheels for stability enhancement. If you ever get a chance to go to a track and drive, even at moderate speeds, a 997 GT3, I think you will change your opinion. My 911TT makes for a comfortable daily driver, but the GT3 lighter weight and handling give it a much crisper feel. And you don't need to be driving at insane speeds to feel it. C2, C2S, C4, C4S. Not really a bad choice in that group. But I'd start by recommending the C2S to anybody that asked.
#22 of 25 Re: Porsche Turbo reliablity and quality ? [bayareafx45] by spiritinthesky Jun 24, 2007 (5:03 am)
Replying to: bayareafx45 (Jun 23, 2007 2:12 pm) I think you posted a similar question in another forum. I'll second "habitat1"'s response. Porsche has come a long way in improving customer service. I would have no reservation about buying or recommending any 997 model 911. As far as Lexus goes, they are the kings of reliability and (depending upon specific dealer) customer service. But they wrote the book on "Boring to Drive". I will be in the market for a coffin, before a Lexus "sports" car. Replies to this message: bayareafx45 (Jun 25, 2007 6:08 pm)
#23 of 25 Re: Porsche Turbo reliablity and quality ? [spiritinthesky] by bayareafx45 Jun 25, 2007 (6:08 pm)
Replying to: spiritinthesky (Jun 24, 2007 5:03 am) I did post on another forum and "habitat1" gave some good advice. Thanks for your post too. Impressed by how Porsche took care of "habitat1" when he needed tires. That is great customer service. After reading and talking to my friend who owns a 996, I feel more comfortable buying the Turbo. Don't know about everyone else but $130,000 to $140,000.00 + or - , is a lot of money for me to put on a car and not having great reliablity/quality/service would make me quite upset. Love my Lexus LX470 but your right about "Boring to Drive". Good thing is it always "Drives". Thanks again .
#24 of 25 Re: Tough decision [shoes] by muskokaman Jan 17, 2008 (12:52 pm)
Replying to: shoes (Mar 13, 2007 10:01 am) Interesting. I had an order placed for the R8 and was next in line for production. I had placed my order early prior to pricing being released. I am in Canada and with the dollar at par I couldnt get past the 27% price differential when the prices were finally released. My R8 would have been $180k out the door incl taxes. Knowing I couldn't go down to the US and buy an R8 due to so much demand I looked at the 911 T. Ended up buying a 2007 911 T in the US with 1500 miles. This same car in Canada, even after Porsche's 10% across the board price reduction on all '08 models in Canada, would have been a $200k bill all taxes in. I was all in on the 911 T from the US for $144k. I had driven an R8 test car and loved it. I then drove a CarerraS which I didn't think compared at all to the R8. Having said all that my 911 T gets the nod over the R8 in pure driving experience-but so very close. I'm happy. Replies to this message: bmlexus (Jan 25, 2008 5:13 pm)
#25 of 25 Re: Tough decision [muskokaman] by bmlexus Jan 25, 2008 (5:13 pm)
Replying to: muskokaman (Jan 17, 2008 12:52 pm) Hi, U bought a 911 turbo for 144k over a R8 Seriously why didn't you take the R8 what a car saw it yesterday it looks better than all the super cars. well anyway a porsche will always be a porsche